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Continuing the process of decorating the walls in our new apartment, the next spot on my list is the master bedroom, where the space over our bed is (quite literally) a blank canvas. And while I’d like to think I … Continue reading →

We just moved into a new apartment and have more space than we did in our old place, so I’ve been looking for fun wall art to fill the extra wall space. While wandering around World Market the other day, I came across a set of framed city prints made to look like elements from a periodic table and thought it might be fun to do a series with all the places Nick and I have lived. Continue reading →

In rearranging our living room furniture the other day for the umpteenth time, I found myself with an empty spot in the corner just begging to be filled. I’ve always liked the idea of having a bar cart, but could … Continue reading →

One of the other rooms I designed as part of the final project for my interior design course this summer was a master bedroom. I fell in love with the metal pole sconces, until I saw their $4000 price tag – yikes. Continue reading →

Earlier this summer I took an interior design course at the California College of the Arts. I’ve always had a personal interest in interior design, so it was interesting to go more in depth on everything from the standard sizes of architectural elements and appliances, to lighting considerations, to the optimal amount of space to leave for circulation in a room. Continue reading →

Our bathroom is very white – white walls, white tile, white laminate. Being a rental, we can’t change any of this, but it does make for a nice blank canvas. Until recently, the white theme had continued with a white shower curtain and white towels, and only a small pop of color in the green rug. Last weekend, I got inspired to do a fall update when I saw this shower curtain on clearance at Target in rust. I managed to steer clear of white and get coordinating rust and deep gray towels, an incredibly comfortably gray rug, and mercury glass accessories. Continue reading →

I’m the first to admit that I did not inherit my mom’s green thumb, so I tend to lean toward succulents when it comes to house plants. While I still inevitably kill them, they at least last a bit longer … Continue reading →